Self PortraitSir William Allan · 1835

  • Art movementAcademic Realism
  • Creation date1835
  • Dimensions92.0 x 72.0 cm
  • MuseumRoyal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture

Sir William Allan (1782 – 1850)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Self Portrait
  • Artist: Sir William Allan
  • Year: 1835
  • Original dimensions: 92.0 x 72.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Royal Scottish Academy of Art - Architecture
  • Movement: Academic Realism
  • Creative period: Mature Period
  • Keywords: detailed artwork, historical portraiture, older gentleman art

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"Self Portrait" by Sir William Allan is dated 1835 and belongs to Academic Realism.

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